Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question With the rising cost of Hajj, can I perform ‘Umra instead, or should I save my money for Hajj even though it might take many years and I may never be able to afford it? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise is due […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If Hajj is obligatory, can it be delayed until after marriage if it would be significantly easier? Is Hajj required for someone without a valid passport, and should they renew it immediately? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High says: “Pilgrimage to the […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question A Child Trust Fund (CTF) account was opened for me as a child, funded initially by government contributions and grown through Shariah-compliant investments. Are there any additional considerations to determine whether this money is halal beyond its Shari‘a certification? While Shari‘a-compliant, the investments include companies like Google and Shell, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to tie a knot in my lower garment of ihram to secure it if other methods, including a belt, are ineffective? Answer In the Shafi‘i School, it is permissible to tie a knot in the lower garment (izar) of ihram or secure it with a string, belt, […]